powertrain engineer
Code 2144.1.17
Powertrain engineer work on the design of propulsion mechanisms across the automotive sector. This includes technical implementation of powertrain components, such as mechanical engineering, the electronics and software used in modern vehicles, as well as coordination and optimisation of multiple energy sources in the powertrain context.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- Materiales metálicos para la aeronave
- biodiesel
- battery components
- mechanical components of vehicles
- energy efficiency
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- mechanical engineering
- hybrid model
- electric motors
- emission standards
- energy saving potential of automated shift systems
- engineering principles
- hybrid control systems
- energy storage systems
- vehicle electrical systems
- mechanical systems
- types of fuels
- fuel cell types
Skills and competences
- Curado de elementos aeroespaciales de material compuesto
- apply health and safety standards
- approve engineering design
- compare alternative vehicles
- monitor technology trends
- define technical requirements
- describe electric drive system
- design hybrid operating strategies
- assess powertrain
- evaluate vehicle ecological footprint
- assess financial viability
- manage engineering project
- automotive engineering
- perform scientific research
- adjust engineering designs
- conduct performance tests
- use CAD software
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- Detectar problemas en sistemas de aeronaves
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